Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
Barb Pesut holds a Canada Research Chair in Health, Ethics, and Diversity. Her research aims to improve palliative care with a focus on rural populations, navigation models of care, medical assistance in dying, and spiritual/religious diversity.
Why people choose medically assisted death revealed through conversations with nurses
Sep 28, 2019 13:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Since Canada legalized Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in 2016, as of Oct. 31, 2018, more than 6,700 Canadians have chosen medications to end their life. Canadians who meet eligibility requirements can opt to...
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